Who Won Man Of The Match (MOM) In IND Vs WI 3rd ODI, Today?

India won the ODI series by 3-0. The 3rd ODI was played in Ahmedabad on Feb 11. India won the toss and decided to bat first. Since India had already won the series, it gave them a chance t experiment a little with the opening duo. They also gave chances to other members of the squad. India made a total of 4 changes in their playing XI. They brought in Shikar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar, and Kuldeep Yadav. While West Indies brought in Hayden Walsh in place of Akeal Hosein. Keiron Pollard misses the 3rd ODI as well, Pooran leading the team. The Windies wanted to prevent being whitewashed. However, India was too good, winning the match by 96 runs and the series by 3-0. The T20Is begin on February 16, 2022. Now, let us look at who won the Man of the Match in Ind Vs WI 3rd ODI.

Who Won Man Of The Match (MOM) In IND Vs WI 3rd ODI?

Shreyas Iyer got a chance to play after recovering from Covid. Last year, Shreyas partially dislocated his left shoulder while making a catch in the ODI series against England. He had to undergo surgery because of the injury. He was suffering from form since then. However, today, Shreyas Iyer scored 80 runs off 111 balls, He had also hit 9 fours. A performance like this a day prior to the IPL Mega auction might increase the bids made for him.

“Life was tough for me in the last couple of months. Had Covid. Was tough. I’m flexible to bat at any number. But given current situation, four is a good number. Pressure situation like today, I thrive on it. Today’s situation – I had to play off the new ball. You need to have really good skill. There’s a rhythm you have to set to your innings. It’s not easy.”

Shreyas Iyer, Man of the Match

Player of the Series

Prasidh Krishna became the Indian with the highest wickets in the first 7 ODIs, with 18 wickets. 6 of these wickets came in this series itself. Moreover, in the 2nd ODI, he took 4 wickets giving only 12 runs. His bowling, length, and line have been on point. This brilliant performance might make him an important choice for the upcoming matches.

“Now that I’ve been practising a lot – played a few VH games as well – so there’s a lot of overs in me. Anything going to the keeper and to the slips – I love that. Quite nice to see the ball getting the carry. Glad that there are people behind who aren’t going to miss the opportunity. Ball flying to the keeper – something every fast bowler wants. The kind of guys we have in the team are very good, we’ve been learning off each other. Still being grounded that way. Been a team effort.”

Prasidh Krishna, Player of the Series

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First Innings

Alzarri Joseph got WI two wickets separated by a dot in the 4th over of the game, bowling a 2-wicket maiden. Rohit Sharma was deceived by the skillful ball. Whereas, while dismissing Virat, Joseph got a bit lucky. Another wicket quickly followed. However, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant established the much-needed partnership that India was in a dire need of. They had put a partnership of 110 runs for the 4th wicket. Rishabh Pant scored 56 off 54, smashing 6 fours and a six. Along with Washington, Shreyas kept scoring runs, it seemed he would go on to hit a century. However, he gave an easy catch in the 38th over. Shreyas Iyer returned to the pavilion scoring 80 runs off 111 deliveries, hitting 9 fours.

Thereupon, the match was taken ahead by Washington and Deepak Chahar. Chahar was very good with the bat today. Deepak Chahar smashed 38 runs, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 100. Following his wicket, Kuldeep, Washi, and Siraj had put a few runs on board. India scored 265 runs in 50 overs. It was a very strong total looking at the pitch.

Second Innings

Deepak Chahar was great with the ball as well, his length and line were excellent. In the 3rd over itself he created a chance for India, India reviewed for Brandon King, but there was no bat involved. However, in the very next over, Siraj picked Shai Hope’s wicket. Deepak took 2 wickets, sending both Brandon King and Shamarh Brooks in the same over itself. Both these batsmen have been in good form this tournament. 3 back-to-back wickets troubled WI, their game slowed down a lot. However, Darren Bravo played an essential cameo scoring 20 and stabilizing the innings. Kuldeep Yadav made the best comeback, returning from a surgery post-injury. Kuldeep sent Nicholas Pooran and Fabian Allen back to the pavilion. Nicholas had scored 34 runs hitting 2 fours and a six.

With 8 wickets down, India very much had the match in its pocket. But Hayden Walsh and Alzarri Joseph established a partnership and brought the match to a chase-able point. However, Siraj managed to end Hayden Kalsh’s innings at 13 runs. Alzarri Joseph quickly followed, scoring 29 runs. India won the 3rd ODI by 96 runs.

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Match Summary

India Vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

India: 265/10 (Shreyas Iyer 80, Rishabh Pant 56; Jason Holder 34/4)

West Indies: 169/10 (Nicholas Pooran 34, Alzarri Joseph 29; Prasidh Krishna 27/3)

India won the match by 96 runs.